Made fresh every day by Cabrera, the foods to-go are sold individually, or as a “plate” with rice and two or three different items, soda included, for about $8. The buffet-style items Cabrera plates up from the behind the glass counter vary each day, but there’s always one or two different types of rice, bean dishes, chicken, pork and beef selections.

There’s also a selection of hot empanadas (chicken, beef, and ham and cheese); chilled desserts such as flan sold individually, and soon, deli meats. The market also sells frozen seafood, produce, and a full array of market items including Goya products, dried and canned beans, rice mixes, pastas, sodas, and household products and beauty items.

Herrera, who worked in the grocery business for 11 years before realizing his dream to open his own place, said he sought the advice of Spanish market owners he knows in Providence.

At first, people will come in and look around, and they may not buy the unfamiliar foods, but over time they’ll be back, he said.

In general, the response to having a market again in that part of the city has been great. “People like it — they say it’s beautiful,” he added.

And so far, people are also interested in trying out the delicious smelling hot fare. “Some people stare at it and then they’ll decide to give it a try. And they like it,” said the couple’s daughter, Scarlet Herrera, also works at the family business.

Residents of Fall River, Herrera said he worked on plans for the market for about a year. “It’s an adventure. I thought I’d give it a try,” he added.